Machida Shuzo (Gunma)

Operating Kanto
Years Active 1883 – present
Region Kanto
Country Japan
Japanese Name 町田酒造店
Prefecture Gunma
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from the Tone River upper basin near Maebashi
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Miyamanishiki; Omachi
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Machida Shuzo; Machida Shuzo 55
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Nama
Website machida-shuzou.com
Coordinates 36.3617, 139.1167

About Machida Shuzo (Gunma)

Maebashi city brewery gaining cult following for fresh nama (unpasteurized) sake. Young-generation brewer revitalized the brand with modern techniques. Machida 55 refers to 55% polishing ratio. Rising star among Gunma breweries.